PRACTICAL INFORMATION
FOR THE PUBLIC
For any questions or information requests about the Chablais Rally, feel free to contact us at
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What is the Rally HQ?
The Rally HQ brings together all the facilities located in the Aigle Military Arsenal area. It includes the service park, the regrouping and parc fermé areas, the race direction offices, the press room, the podium, and our partners’ stands.
Hall 12 welcomes you with food and drink stalls as well as partner stands..
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Where is the Rally QG ?
The Rally HQ is located at the Aigle Arsenal, 41 Rue du Molage, 1860 Aigle. A large parking lot is available nearby, Parc Knie (just a few minutes’ walk).
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Is entry to the Rally HQ free?
Entry to the Rally HQ at the Aigle Arsenal is completely free, as is access to the public areas along the courseCome and experience the event with us!
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Can you eat or drink at the Rally HQ?
During the three days of the rally, the HQ hosts several stands offering meals, raclette, as well as bars to refresh yourself and enjoy a friendly moment.
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What activities are offered at the Rally HQ?
You can see the cars on Thursday, dedicated to technical and administrative checks, as well as during the midday and evening service periods.
From 10:00 to 24:00, Hall 12 is open to you, and the atmosphere continues on Friday and Saturday.
Find the full schedule in our agenda, under the News page.
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How to access the Rally HQ?
A public parking lot is available on Avenue des Glariers, Parc Knie, just a few minutes’ walk from the Aigle Arsenal.
Directional signs will be installed to guide you from the highway exit.
Other parking options exist in the town of Aigle, but most are paid. Parking spaces immediately next to the Arsenal are reserved for officials and are not accessible to the public.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
ON THE RACE
For any questions or information requests about the Chablais Rally, feel free to contact us
at info@rdch.ch
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How to access the special stages ?
On our website, you will find all the maps of the special stages one week before the event. These maps are available in PDF format as well as in digital versions to make your search easier.
Most special stages include clearly marked public zones, which are officially open for access. Only these areas are open to the public. Access to the stages is possible only by your own means or via the Chablais Public Transport network (for Leysin or Champéry).
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Are the special stages ticketed?
Good news: access to the Rallye du Chablais is completely free! You can enjoy the special stages at no cost, in all areas open to the public.
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Comment connaître les lieux aménagés pour suivre les épreuves spéciales ?
How can I find the best spots to watch the special stages?
On our PDF and online maps, the designated areas are clearly marked. A pictogram shows whether it’s a public zone with or without catering, so you can enjoy the action in the best conditions.
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Are there refreshment stands on the stages?
Yes, refreshment stands are set up in some spectator areas. They are clearly marked on our maps. You’ll be warmly welcomed by local hosts, such as village cafés or sports clubs, who will be happy to serve you.
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How can I follow the rally live?
Throughout the rally, you can follow live stage times on our Live Timing platform. The link will be available here, on our official website.
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How can I enjoy the rally as a spectator?
You are free to access the public areas marked on our maps. Cars also return to the service park on Friday and Saturday at midday. We warmly invite you to join us at the Rally HQ, at the Arsenal, during these moments.
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How can I join the VIP program?
In a spirit of efficiency, the Rallye du Chablais no longer offers helicopter flights. Instead, our VIPs travel in comfortable buses, accompanied by dedicated hostesses. This service takes you to privileged viewpoints with VIP-only areas, on Friday and Saturday.
The VIP program is also a great networking opportunity for entrepreneurs, offering a friendly setting to connect and build professional contacts.
To discover the full program, activities, and packages, visit the VIP page on our website.
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What are the race times?
The schedule will be available further down this page as soon as it is officially released.
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What time do the roads close?
Road closure times are shown on the special stage maps. You can check them along with the full schedule and course layout. In general, roads close about 1h30 before the first rally car passes.
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Why are the roads closed so long before the race?
A delay of one and a half hours before the first rally car is mandatory and regulated. This time allows officials to carry out all necessary safety checks and ensure the race can start on schedule.
CREWS
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
For any questions or information requests about the Chablais Rally, feel free to contact us
at info@rdch.ch
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How can I register for the rally?
Registrations open about 8 weeks before the event, usually around mid-April, when the specific regulations are published.
Registration is done exclusively via an online form. Entry fees are paid directly online.
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Participation in the rally with a foreign license: what are the requirements?
Swiss crews can participate with a national license.
For foreign crews, an international license is required to compete with FIA-category vehicles (Rally2, Rally3, Rally4, Rally5, RGT).
For national categories (FIA end-of-homologation classes) such as R2, R3T, etc., a national license is accepted provided you have a written authorization from your ASN (National Sporting Authority) allowing you to take part in our event.
An international license is also valid for the Historic Rally (VHC).
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Coming to Switzerland with a race car
As Switzerland is not part of the European Union, certain customs formalities are required when crossing the border.
ATA Carnet required:
If you bring assistance equipment (or a foreign team does it for you), you must hold an ATA Carnet. This document declares equipment in transit only, with no intention of being sold locally.
Rental of vehicles and equipment:
Any rented race car, as well as related equipment (assistance, tents, tools, etc.), must also be declared at customs.
In summary: whether it is your own equipment or rented material, it must always be declared to avoid any issues when entering Switzerland.
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Can I participate in the rally with my own car?
Rally safety regulations are very strict. It is therefore not possible to compete with a standard road car, except in VHRS, VMRS, and ENRS rallies in the lower average classes. Most crews today choose to rent a race car to avoid administrative procedures and the constraints of building and homologating a competition vehicle.
However, it is entirely possible to prepare your own car, provided it complies with ASS – Auto Sport Switzerland regulations. This organization, the Swiss motorsport governing body, can guide you through the steps to make your car a homologated rally vehicle. Their contact details are available on motorsport.ch.
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How can I become a rally driver?
1. Through progressive competition
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Take part in events such as hill climbs or slaloms.
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Achieve 4 results within 2 years with a lower-level license (REGional license).
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Then apply for a NATional license, which allows you to compete in rallies.
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The REGional license is easily obtained via Auto Sport Switzerland (ASS) after a medical check.
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You can apply for your license on the official Auto Sport Switzerland website: www.autosport.ch
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How to become a co-driver?
The co-driver’s license (called NAV in license jargon) is open to everyone, provided you pass a medical check with your doctor.
To obtain this license, you must apply through Auto Sport Suisse (ASS) and complete the required documents.
The license has no particular prerequisites, but it is strongly advised to take a course or training before starting, such as the one organized every March by Swiss Rally Codrivers.
This very comprehensive one-day course includes both theory and practice. It is recommended for future co-drivers as well as for drivers wishing to enter the rally world.
More information at:
Auto Sport Suisse: www.autosport.ch
Swiss Rally Codrivers : www.swissrallycodrivers.ch